Sometimes you run out of words. How do you share grief? A big hole that can´t be filled up. Tears falling down and that awful selfpity that goes with it.
A good friend of mine just passed away. My boss just called me at home to share the news. I suppose the best way to explain how I feel is to share what she meant to me.
She let me into her life. She shared her upbeat smile everytime I met her. She was one of those who with her intense caring eyes made you feel like there were nothing else more important than to hear you. She was very opinionated but had no problems changing her mind if she saw that another way was better. She was direct and cleared up misunderstandnings if needed. She was loving and stubborn. We had our disagreements but never lost respect for each other.
She was my manager when I first came back to Sweden. She was my aloe vera after all that had happened at my old job sites. She helped me out during my first time as a manager, guiding me while my boss was on parental leave.
She passed away far too young leaving children behind, the youngest about 13 years old.
Monica I miss you deeply, and wish I would have spent more time with you!
Jo said,
August 14, 2008 at 8:35 am
So sad. What a loss. My thoughts go to her family and foremost her children. It´s like the sun lost a ray of light.
Maxima said,
August 14, 2008 at 2:46 pm
My sincere sympathy Mir
She sounds like somebody that I would have enjoyed knowing. I am so glad that she was in your life and that she brought you so much joy. You will have those memories forever. God bless you and her children and everyone else that loved her.
She is watching over you now and I know your comments made her smile once again.
Shie said,
August 15, 2008 at 10:21 am
My condolences to you, Mir, and the others who are grieving Monica’s loss.